Psychiatric Evaluation

Diagnosis of a particular type of eating disorder is based on an evaluation of your symptoms using the criteria of the American Psychiatric Association’s
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5). In addition:

A mental health professional may perform a series of tests and evaluate you for other psychiatric conditions, such as
depression
and
anxiety disorders, which are common in people with eating disorders.

Screening tests, such as the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), can be used to screen for symptoms of eating disorders.

Revision Information

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.

Eating disorders: About more than food. National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/index.shtml. Updated 2014. Accessed May 18, 2016.